The Closet Factory

Installer of custom closets, entertainment centers, pantries and shelving for offices and garages

John LaBarbera founded The Closet Factory in a small industrial space in Los Angeles in 1983. The company started out with six employees customizing closets, offices, garages and pantries, and now has more than 100 employees at its Los Angeles headquarters. There are also 11 other factories around the world.

The Closet Factory works with homeowners, contractors and interior decorators, installing closets, entertainment centers, pantries and shelves for offices and garages.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Closet Factory Franchises?

Total Investment: $200,000-$300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $46,500
Royalty Fee: 5.75%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $7K

How to contact The Closet Factory

The Closet Factory
12800 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA
90061

Toll Free: (800)318-8800
Fax: (310)516-8065

Website: Visit Website

Franchise History

When did the first The Closet Factory open? 1983
When did The Closet Factory start Franchising? 1986

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 75 2 4 15

2004 87 0 9 24

2003 81 0 9 27

2002 81 0 9 27

2001 81 0 9 27

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience
Marketing skills
People skills

Related Franchise Categories

Listing Tags

custom, closet factory, closet, closets, custom closets, design, manufacture, install, wardrobe, walkin, storage, experts, organizers, garage, home, office, entertainment, center

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